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News Digest :: February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022

Legislature PA Turnpike tolls keep rising, some drivers not paying up (wtae.com) Fentanyl test strips could be legalized in Pa. sooner than you think (abc27.com) Fentanyl test strips, currently a crime in Pennsylvania, could soon be legalized | fox43.com Legislators...

Joint House & Senate Hearing on Safe Schools

February 16, 2022

Senator Kearney Hosts First Town Hall of 2022 in Swarthmore

February 16, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, PA – February 16, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester) yesterday evening hosted his first in-person town hall of 2022 at the Swarthmore Borough Hall. Speaking to a room full of constituents, Kearney opened the meeting by giving updates on...

House and Senate Lawmakers Announce Relief Plan for Rental Assistance Fund

February 16, 2022

HARRISBURG − February 16, 2022 − Lawmakers from the state House and Senate held a news conference today to outline plans to restore Pennsylvania’s depleted Emergency Rental Assistance Program and help thousands whose incomes were affected by the pandemic.

Schwank Visits Amanda E. Stout Elementary School to Promote Certified Librarian Legislation

February 16, 2022

Reading – February 16, 2022 – Today, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) visited Amanda E. Stout Elementary school to meet and read to a first grade class and to discuss SB 964, which would require Pennsylvania public schools to have a certified librarian on staff....

News Digest :: February 16, 2022

February 16, 2022

Legislature Pa. nurses could soon see debt relief. What to know before the application deadline – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Pa. Democrat proposes banning controversial campaign fundraising tactic – Pennsylvania Capital-Star...

Senator Kearney, Rep. Curry Reach Blood Drive Donation Goal, More than 90 Lives to Be Saved

February 15, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, PA – February 15, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D–Delaware/Chester) joined Rep. Gina H. Curry (D–Delaware) on Friday to host a blood drive in response to the current blood crisis facing our nation. Thanks to the overwhelming number of volunteers...

News Digest :: February 15, 2022

February 15, 2022

Legislature Nonprofit secures over $1M for community center at N. Philly church | Local News | phillytrib.com Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti Applauds Funding Approval for Fire and Emergency Medical Services – NewsBreak State Senator Jake Corman introduces...

Boscola Announces Over $1.5 Million in Funding to Support Small Businesses

February 14, 2022

BETHLEHEM − February 14, 2022 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that $1,562,500 in grant funding has been awarded by the Commonwealth to aid small businesses in the Lehigh Valley that have experienced an interruption in their operations, supply chain and...

News Digest :: February 14, 2022

February 14, 2022

Legislature How much of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal will remain intact? Depends on who you ask. | WITF Senator Street Supports Education Spending Proposed in Governor’s Budget, Calls for More Aggressive Funding for Gun Violence Prevention – MyChesCo...